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“I send strength and support to the medical teams, to the patients, and to the residents of Beersheva and all cities attacked across Israel this morning.”
Four members of Anastasia Borik’s family were also killed by the Iranian missile strike in Bat Yam.
Israeli fighter jets targeted weapons manufacturing facilities, centrifuge production sites and research and development centers.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called the regime in Tehran “Nazis who launch missiles at hospitals, at the elderly, and at children.”
Showing reporters the devastating damage caused by Iranian missiles, Bat Yam Mayor Tzvika Brot urges patience to allow the IDF to “finish the mission.”
“The Constitution does not permit the executive branch to unilaterally commit an act of war against a sovereign nation that hasn’t attacked the United States,” said Rep. Thomas Massie.
He said that in 2011 and 2012, he tried to destroy Iran’s nuclear capability but was unable to recruit a majority in the defense establishment or among his coalition members.
In a call this week with Iran’s foreign minister, diplomats “reaffirmed Israel’s right to protect its security and people in adherence with international law.”
Magen David Adom said it treated one person who was injured when his vehicle was hit by shrapnel.
“Nobody knows what I’m going to do,” Trump told reporters when asked if he had decided whether to participate in Israel’s military operation
Israel’s top diplomat called the strikes on Iran a “measure of last resort” to thwart Iranian nuclear weapons development and missile attacks on Israel.
Foggy Bottom said it is forming a Middle East task force but isn’t ready to announce potential evacuation plans.
